$2,600,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2014

10 Whaling Rd Darien, CT 06820

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,436 Sq Ft
1.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$586 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Health Club
  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Tokeneke Elementary School Rated A
  • Golf Course Community
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2024

Privately nestled on top of a hill in the Salem Straits Assoc., this renovated and up to date 5 bedroom colonial is situated on 1.28 acres. Room for everyone. Formal living and dining rooms, library, family room with built-ins, separate eating area off kitchen and a playroom/media room over garage. Lovely master suite with fireplace and beautifully appointed master bath with elegant soaking tub. 4 bedrooms finish off the living space with 2 charming hall baths. Features include speaker system on 1st floor and outside, wet bar, 4 fireplaces, outdoor sprinkle system, basketball hoop and custom made tree fort. Assoc. includes use of Little Beach, dock for small boats, kayak storage and direct access to Long Island Sound.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Keena

Brown Harris Stevens License #RES.0760212 Listed on: 04/11/2014

Brown Harris Stevens

Last Buyer's Agent

ANA Blaze

Houlihan Lawrence License #RES.0773539

Houlihan Lawrence

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 1.28 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4,436 Sq Ft Home
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Fan
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Schools

  • Tokeneke Elementary School
  • Middlesex School
  • Darien High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, wood cabinet in master bath. Negotiable: LR & DR window treatments.

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include grounds maintenance

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Health Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,444

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Potential Short Sale: No
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 4436
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4436
  • Total Sq Ft: 4436
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Tennis Courts
  • Remarks Public Addendum: Inclusions: basketball hoop, MBR sconces, all other window treatments, custom seat.
  • Exclusions: DR chandelier, wood cabinet in master bath. Negotiable: LR & DR window treatments.
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4436
  • Directions: Goodwives River Road to Salem Straits to #10 Whaling Road
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 9
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Garage Access, Partial, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Security System
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room
  • Laundry Room Location: first
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 10

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Patio, Underground Sprinkler
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Block
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Access, Beach Rights, Dock or Mooring, Walk to Water
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame, Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage, Under House Garage
  • Garages Number: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Heat Type: Zoned
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Sewer Assess Description: $21,177 to be pd over 18 yrs. approx. $1,177 yr.

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Includes: Grounds Maintenance
  • HOA Fees: 1000
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Lot Info

  • Acres: 1.2800
  • Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac
  • Zoning: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2013-June 2014
  • Property Tax: 22444
  • Total Assessed Value: 1704150
  • Mil Rate Total: 13.170
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 108618

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Tokeneke
  • Middle Jr High School: Middlesex
  • High School: Darien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2023
Closed on
Jan 5, 2024
Sold by
Cotton Lindsay
Bought by
Penneys Ryan and Chelluri Lalita
Seller's Agent
Caroline Hanley
Houlihan Lawrence
Buyer's Agent
Ann Simpson
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
List Price
$3,575,000
Sold Price
$3,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-3.5%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$4,205,372

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$755,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.01%
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Outstanding Balance
$407,808
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,797,564

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2021
Closed on
Jul 22, 2021
Sold by
Brown Daniel R and Brown Linda P
Bought by
Cotton Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Keiley Fuller
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Peter Stuart
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,749,000
Sold Price
$3,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
$311,000
11.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2014
Closed on
Aug 20, 2014
Sold by
Etheredge Elliott K and Etheredge Julie B
Bought by
Brown Daniel R and Brown Linda P
Seller's Agent
Sarah Keena
Brown Harris Stevens
Buyer's Agent
ANA Blaze
Houlihan Lawrence
List Price
$2,925,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$325,000
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Fraser John W and Fraser Amy B
Bought by
Etheredge Elliott K and Etheredge Julie B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1998
Sold by
Walsh Robert G and Walsh Joanna L
Bought by
Fraser John W and Fraser Amy B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $3,060,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $3,060,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,050,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 --
Warranty Deed $2,600,000 --
Warranty Deed $3,050,000 --
Warranty Deed $1,200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $415,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $415,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $250,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $1,733,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Sold $3,450,000 -3.5% $778 / Sq Ft
11/18/2023 11/18/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Sale $3,575,000 +16.8% $806 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $3,060,000 +11.3% $690 / Sq Ft
03/22/2021 03/22/21 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2021 03/12/21 For Sale $2,749,000 +5.7% $620 / Sq Ft
08/20/2014 08/20/14 Sold $2,600,000 -11.1% $586 / Sq Ft
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2014 04/11/14 For Sale $2,925,000 -- $659 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $29,201 $1,987,790 $842,240 $1,145,550
2023 $25,129 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2022 $24,586 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2021 $24,030 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2020 $23,345 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2019 $23,502 $1,426,950 $701,890 $725,060
2018 $21,676 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2017 $21,784 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2016 $21,258 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2015 $20,692 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
2014 $20,233 $1,347,990 $614,600 $733,390
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caroline Hanley

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Caroline Hanley

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (917) 669-9713

    42 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Caroline Hanley
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  • Ann Simpson

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Ann Simpson

    Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

    (203) 940-0779

    2 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Ann Simpson
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  • Keiley Fuller

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Keiley Fuller

    Compass Connecticut, LLC

    (203) 858-4609

    69 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Keiley Fuller
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  • Peter Stuart

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Peter Stuart

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (203) 853-8238

    22 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Peter Stuart
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  • Sarah Keena

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sarah Keena

    Brown Harris Stevens

    (203) 984-1798

    11 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Sarah Keena
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    ANA Blaze

    Houlihan Lawrence

    (917) 415-3231

    7 in this area

    8 Total Sales

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 99059834

SmartMLS

APN: DARI-000062-000000-000046

Connecticut Fairfield County Darien 06820

10 Whaling Rd, Darien, CT

This home is located at 10 Whaling Rd, Darien, CT 06820 and is currently priced at $2,600,000, approximately $586 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 10 Whaling Rd is a home located in Fairfield County with nearby schools including Tokeneke Elementary School, Middlesex Middle School, and Darien High School.

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